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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.98, 623.40 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.98, 623.40 and 193.35 is: 289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.98 : 623.40 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.98/623.40 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.98x = 623.40 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.98x = 120,534.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,534.39/415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.76

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